With a population of 38.020, Bridgwater is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bridgwater to see all of its attractions.
Although Bridgwater doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 34 km from Bridgwater. Exeter Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, Loganair, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Bridgwater departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 05m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bridgwater, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Bridgwater to London takes 1h 09m and costs around £82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about £38 for a 3h 04m trip. The train station in Bridgwater is called Bridgwater, and is located 0.9 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Bridgwater is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 204 km from Bridgwater. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bridgwater, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Exeter, the bus ride to Bridgwater takes 177 km and will cost you around £5. From London, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Bridgwater A38, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Bridgwater. Bridgwater Coach Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 km from the city centre.
Hiring a car in Bridgwater costs £34 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Bristol.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Bridgwater (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.77 and £23.69. The most frequently booked car type in Bridgwater is Mini (Ford Galaxy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Seat Leon or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.